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Cherry and Almond Fruit Cake

Use Flexible Mould - 6837

A light fruit cake which has a lovely almond flavour.

225g ( 8oz) self raising flour
175g ( 6oz) soft margarine
175g ( 6oz) caster sugar
3 eggs, large
a few drops almond essence
150g ( 5oz) mixed dried fruit
25g ( 1oz) glacé cherries
a little flour for dusting cherries

Topping

50g ( 2oz ) flaked almonds
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 180ºC, 350ºF, Fan oven 160ºC, Gas mark 4

Sift the flour into a large bowl.

Add the margarine, sugar, eggs, almond essence and dried fruit. Beat together well for about two minutes until the mixture is light and creamy.

Cut the cherries into slices, wash and dry thoroughly. Toss the cherries in a little flour, removing any excess and then fold the cherries into the mixture. Combine well.

Stand the mould on a baking tray.

Spoon the mixture into the mould and spread evenly.

Topping

Sprinkle the almonds over the top of the cake. Sprinkle over the granulated sugar.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes until well risen and golden brown.

Leave to cool then turn out onto a cooling rack.

Cut into squares.

Suitable for freezing

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